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Acids by Mind Map: Acids

1. carbonates

1.1. Forms a carbon dioxide, water,salt gas

2. organic acids

2.1. Carbon is present in all organic acids

2.2. Carbon is present in all organic acids

3. Inorganic acids

3.1. Acids

3.2. Bases

3.2.1. Metal oxide

3.2.1.1. Magnesium oxide

3.2.2. Metal hydroxide

3.2.2.1. Metal hydroxide that are soluble in water are known as alkali(plural)

3.2.2.1.1. Strong alkali

3.2.2.1.2. Weak alkali

3.3. Salts

4. An acid is a substance which when dissolved in water,releases hydrogen ions by dissociating into hydrogen ions and anions

4.1. All acids are corrosive which ca n eat into objects

4.2. Have a sour taste

4.3. have a ph lower than 7

5. When reacted with....

5.1. Red litmus paper, the paper would not change in colour

5.2. Blue litmus paper,the paper would turn red

5.3. universal indicator, turns red or orange

6. Metal oxide and hydroxides

6.1. Forms salt and water

7. Role of water in acids

7.1. Allows chemical reactions to occur and allow acids to truly be have like acids

7.2. Water is required in the process as water reacts with the acids to produce hydrogen ions responsible for the acidic qualities of acids